Gujarati farmer's son came to Australia to learn new techniques

Red and yellow fruit of the dates palm being sold on the streets of Bhuj in Kutch, Gujarat, India.

Red and yellow fruit of the dates palm being sold on the streets of Bhuj in Kutch, Gujarat, India. Source: Getty Images/Dinodia Photo

Rahul Gala's father revolutionised Kutch farming by learning and implementing drip irrigation techniques in their drought-ridden regions in the 80s. Following his father's steps, Rahul came to Australia in 1998 to get a degree in Horticulture and learn about the latest methods that would help the farmers back home.



Share

Follow SBS Gujarati

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now